Hi guys - I have been trying to fly through a few threads to find the answer to my question, but without look - should I have overseen it, my apologies fro asking again: Can somebody tell me the name of the Lacoste Steel racket, that was sold as the T2000 under Wilson? Can't even find that in my Kuebler book :-(
Thanks for your help.

Hi guys - I have been trying to fly through a few threads to find the answer to my question, but without look - should I have overseen it, my apologies fro asking again: Can somebody tell me the name of the Lacoste Steel racket, that was sold as the T2000 under Wilson? Can't even find that in my Kuebler book :-(
Thanks for your help.

If I am not mistaken, the 1963 original was never given a model designation. It had always been known simply as "la raquette en acier" (the steel racquet). When you think about it, this thing really didn't 'need' a model name at the time, as it was impossible to confuse it with anything else available.

The same situation occurred when Prince marketed their first oversized frame (retroactively given the "Classic" designation in later years, when it was joined by younger siblings). Vendors simply listed it as the "Prince" when it was still one-of-a-kind (and the only offering from Prince), just like the "Cher", the "Modonna", and the other "Prince"...

If I am not mistaken, the 1963 original was never given a model designation. It had always been known simply as "la raquette en acier" (the steel racquet). When you think about it, this thing really didn't 'need' a model name at the time, as it was impossible to confuse it with anything else available.

The same situation occurred when Prince marketed their first oversized frame (retroactively given the "Classic" designation in later years, when it was joined by younger siblings). Vendors simply listed it as the "Prince" when it was still one-of-a-kind (and the only offering from Prince), just like the "Cher", the "Modonna", and the other "Prince"...

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Thanks for that - I will leave it at that then, unless somebody is coming up with some further info.

Jimbo was very upset at some pricks who somehow broke into a storage area and stole many. Virginia, downsized considerably when moving to a smaller unit. Sadly, as collectors we can go through the exhilarating experience of building a collection of fine items and then lifestyle decisions, priority changes, fire (heaven forbid) and burglary can put a complete halt to the subject. I would hate to come home and find my frames gone knowing that I have only ever seen them once in 10 years!!!!

Jimbo was very upset at some pricks who somehow broke into a storage area and stole many. Virginia, downsized considerably when moving to a smaller unit. Sadly, as collectors we can go through the exhilarating experience of building a collection of fine items and then lifestyle decisions, priority changes, fire (heaven forbid) and burglary can put a complete halt to the subject. I would hate to come home and find my frames gone knowing that I have only ever seen them once in 10 years!!!!

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Amen to that. The good news is that the value of LaCoste rackets may have just appreciated big time, see link below:

Jimbo was very upset at some pricks who somehow broke into a storage area and stole many. Virginia, downsized considerably when moving to a smaller unit. Sadly, as collectors we can go through the exhilarating experience of building a collection of fine items and then lifestyle decisions, priority changes, fire (heaven forbid) and burglary can put a complete halt to the subject. I would hate to come home and find my frames gone knowing that I have only ever seen them once in 10 years!!!!

Jimbo was very upset at some pricks who somehow broke into a storage area and stole many. Virginia, downsized considerably when moving to a smaller unit. Sadly, as collectors we can go through the exhilarating experience of building a collection of fine items and then lifestyle decisions, priority changes, fire (heaven forbid) and burglary can put a complete halt to the subject. I would hate to come home and find my frames gone knowing that I have only ever seen them once in 10 years!!!!

I was going through my old rackets from junior days which have been living in the loft for about 15 years. I have two LT301s and also an LT302. Great rackets and might look to get a couple more if anyone has any spare...

I was going through my old rackets from junior days which have been living in the loft for about 15 years. I have two LT301s and also an LT302. Great rackets and might look to get a couple more if anyone has any spare...

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Post some pics please! This thread is dying down. Jimbo hasn't been around for years..

Luckily all 3 of my lacostes are in great condition. I played primarily with the 301 which was a really solid frame with great feel and low vibration. I think it was an 85 head.

The 302 felt and looked a little more modern with a different frame profile. Still constant beam around 20mm but bigger head of I think 95. I always thought it felt a bit more "pingy" and didn't have the muted feel of the 301 but then again I didn't experiment much with the strings. Maybe others will have a better comparison between the two frames. Now I just need a 255 for a nice set of narrow beam Equijets. Easier said than done!

Numerous infractions I suppose. Mainly for trading stuff. The UK peeps didn't have a trading thread at the time so just did deals amongst themselves without issue.
Someone (outside) squealed and the mods deleted the huge thread without warning. Sucker punch really, everything gone in an instant. Afterwards they created the UK/Europe classifieds.
That's why you now see the stickies warning about in thread trading all over the place.

Numerous infractions I suppose. Mainly for trading stuff. The UK peeps didn't have a trading thread at the time so just did deals amongst themselves without issue.
Someone (outside) squealed and the mods deleted the huge thread without warning. Sucker punch really, everything gone in an instant. Afterwards they created the UK/Europe classifieds.
That's why you now see the stickies warning about in thread trading all over the place.

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Thanks for the info. I do remember the classic rackets thread being one of the biggest and best. A pity..